Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that players Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi sustained injuries during a post-match training session. The incident has raised questions about training protocols for players who do not feature in full matches.
Why it matters
Player injuries impact team performance and squad depth, which is particularly critical for clubs competing in multiple high-stakes tournaments like the Premier League and Champions League.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Piero Hincapie (right) and Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal last summer
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session after the Gunners' 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds .
A training session was held after Saturday's match at Emirates Stadium for players who either did not feature in or did not play the full 90 minutes against Leeds .
Ecuador defender Hincapie was carried off by goalkeeper Illan Meslier during the session, and Arteta later confirmed Spain midfielder Zubimendi was also hurt.
Hincapie, 24, came on after 82 minutes as Arsenal saw out victory against Leeds , while Zubimendi, 27, was an unused substitute.
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